__/ [ ed ] on Sunday 15 April 2007 17:06 \__
> On Sun, 15 Apr 2007 15:30:23 +0100
> Roy Schestowitz <newsgroups@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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>> | We have gathered these pictures for you, showing various versions of
>> | illegal copies; some also come with Office, Linux, MacOS and
>> | ^^^^^
>> | Windows 98/Me/2000/XP on the same disc.
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http://www.gearfuse.com/genuine-windows-vista-sold-only-244-copies-in-whole-of-china/
>
> The thing that annoys me about this is that the distributors are
> CHARGING for linux! Even though it's free, there are rules about it's
> distribution!
True, but I see some people who sell Free software on eBay (including Linux).
I think it's legal by all means.
Open Source Abuse or Misunderstanding in China?
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| Just when I was beginning to feel upbeat about all the events and
| innovations going on in China this year, I see this thread from
| the CentOS List. The thread is not new, nor is the 'offer' being
| made in it. For all my years in China I do remember the days
| when distro's were sold for 68 RMB and all our BLUG members
| celebrated the active distribution of Linux software for the
| low cost of 68 RMB ($8 USD).
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http://www.zdnetasia.com/blog/opensource/0,39060102,61992156,00.htm
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